Help your customers experience the wonders of Istanbul and Athens with Travelsphere’s brand new tour. The 16-day Istanbul to Athens, Turkish Delights and Greek Treasures is priced from £3,449, with savings of up to £200pp.
*All details correct at time of publish (05 February 2026)
Your customers will discover where East meets West on this captivating journey through Türkiye and Greece. From Istanbul’s Byzantine splendours to the cliff-top monasteries of Meteora, they’ll walk in the footsteps of emperors, philosophers, and pilgrims.
They’ll explore legendary Troy, marvel at Ephesus’s marble streets, and stand beneath the Parthenon’s imposing columns.
With carefully paced days, hand-picked hotels, and time to savour local flavours, from Turkish gözleme to Samos wine, this tour blends iconic sites with authentic moments. Ideal for curious travellers seeking history, culture, and exploration in equal measure.
The Royal Geographical Society Collection
The Society has selected this tour as part of our joint collection as it immerses the modern-day traveller into the cultural heritage of Greece and Türkiye, following in the footsteps of explorers and visiting landmarks shaped by history.
September 2026 – September 2027 Departures
21 meals: 14 breakfasts, and 7 dinners
15 nights in 3 & 4 star hotels
Itinerary
Day 1 UK to Istanbul
Day 2 Istanbul
Day 3 Istanbul
Day 4 Istanbul to Canakkale
Day 5 Troy
Day 6 Canakkale to Kusadasi
Day 7 Ephesus
Day 8 Kusadasi to Samos
Day 9 Samos
Day 10 Samos to Athens
Day 11 Athens
Day 12 Athens to Kalambaka
Day 13 Kalamaka to Nafpaktos
Day 14 Nafpaktos
Day 15 Nafpaktos to Athens
Day 16 Athens to UK
Included Excursions
- Istanbul tour including the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace
- Explore the Egyptian Bazaar and Grand Bazaar
- Kumkapi Fisherman’s Village
- Gallipoli Battlefields visit
- Step back in time at Troy and its museum
- Visit Cop(m)adam
- Explore Ayvalik and gözleme tasting
- Wander through the city of Pergamon
- Discover the highlights of Ephesus & Sirince
- Samos tour including the Eupalinos Tunnel
- Athens tour including the Acropolis and museum
- Visit the Meteora Monasteries
- Explore the archaeological site of Delphi
- Explore Mycenae, the legendary kingdom of Agamemnon
- Visit Nafplio and Epidaurus
Every Travelsphere holiday includes:
- Experienced Travelsphere Holiday Director and Specialist Local Guide
- Return flights from the UK
- 100% PROTECTED through ABTA and ATOL
- Guaranteed Departure Dates*
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